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Ever Given still stuck, says Evergreen

Evergreen Line says that as of 07:00 Egypt time 25 March, ground of the Ever Given in the Suez Canal had not been resolved, after 48 hours of proactive efforts to refloat her. However, the shipowner confirms that the crew, ship and cargo are all safe, and no marine pollution has materialized. There had been no black out resulting in loss of power prior to the ship’s grounding. The ... [+]

Brussels must take a closer interest in liner sector says shippers’ group

The Global Shippers Forum has called on the European Commission to take a closer interest in the container shipping market as it recovers from Covid and the industry enters the second year of its Block Exemption from normal competition rules. On March 23, 2020 the Commission announced its intention to renew ... [+]

Kerry profits soar

Kerry Logistics Network said its revenue increased by 30% to HK$53,361 million in 2020. Core operating profit increased by 20% to HK$3,320 million while core net profit increased by 33% to HK$1,828 million. Profit attributable to the Shareholders for 2020 was HK$2,896 million which, excluding the gain from disposal of ... [+]

It’s easier to Ireland, says Aztek Logistics

Movements from GB into Ireland have become much easier, despite “a hard slog since January”, says Aztek Logistics operations manager, Duncan Pannell. The Hertfordshire based operator, part of the Pallet-Track network, says it took steps throughout 2020 to remind its customers of changes to customs protocols post January 1, but still ... [+]

ABP unveils Lowestoft energy plans

Associated British Ports has announced plans to develop the Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility to serve the Southern North Sea energy sector and the wider East Anglia region. It will bring significant upgrades to marine facilities at Lowestoft’s Outer Harbour to meet the offshore energy industry’s demands, ensuring the port can ... [+]

No sleigh required

Reindeer really do fly through the sky – when they are delivered by AirBridgeCargo from Moscow to Frankfurt by AirBridgeCargo. The four deer, weighing 150kg each, travelled from Moscow Zoo to Wuppertal Zoo in Germany as part of a regular exchange programme, carried in separate cages to guarantee their well-being ... [+]

Tilbury rebuilds after grain silo fire

Rebuilding work is underway at the UK’s largest grain terminal at the Port of Tilbury following a fire in July 2020 which damaged its grain silos. Demolition of the damaged concrete silos is underway and, at the same time, construction of phase one of metal silos is underway with the ... [+]

Gothenburg opens short-sea terminal

The Port of Gothenburg has opened a new short-sea terminal at the Skandiahamnen western quay, dedicated to intra-European container transport and operated by APM Terminals. It will also be possible to handle coastal and inland shipping at the new terminal. [+]

Updated: 34 container ships stuck in Suez

Some 34 container vessels are either immobilized in the Suez canal behind the grounded Ever Given or en route to the zone, totalling 379,200teu of capacity, says the Project44 shipper visibility platform. It added that, with more than 50 ships passing through the canal on any given day, “the congestion is ... [+]

SEKO joins green airfreight group

SEKO Logistics has joined the Sustainable Air Freight Alliance, a collaboration between shippers, forwarders and airlines to track and reduce carbon dioxide emissions from air freight and promote responsible freight transport. Its reporting airlines are AirBridgeCargo Airlines, American Airlines, Cargolux, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, ... [+]

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